What's Good This is the kind of place I generally root for. Locally owned, attention to ambience and identity, a focused menu that doesn't try to do too much, and an effort to make you feel welcomed. Batter Up Bistro reminds me of several places I've visited in New Orleans with a jazz trio playing ragtime as I enjoyed brunch and maybe a midday Hurricane cocktail. The interior is rustic chic while still being warm and inviting and I really enjoyed the beverages I ordered. The Apple Crisp Latte ($8) I ordered for my breakfast visit was hot and made me feel even more cozy. Apple simple syrup paired with house coffee blend and oat milk with notes of cinnamon was very pleasing to the palette without been blown away by apple flavor. The Baron ($15) was a pre-dinner cocktail with whiskey, ginger beer & liquor, almond bitters, and a hickory smoked finish. It was strong, but not breathtaking, a well-balanced flavor profile. What's Really Good Dinner service was suitable even if a bit slow, especially given the few diners that were also in attendance that evening. The bar tender was also waiting tables and while he was capable and hospitable, he clearly had too much on his plate running the front of house solo. I started with the Sea Scallop appetizer ($17). Three substantial scallops with a dill forward dusting sit atop a lovely, creamy parsnip puree. The puree was slightly sweet and the microgreens that were likely intended more as a garnish offered a nice textural note. The scallops were cooked uneven if I'm being honest where only one out of the three had a desirable brown crust and the other two were grayer. Dinner went up several notches with the Pan-seared Salmon ($32) which I ordered blackened. The fish was tender and flaky, and the blackened seasoning was right on target. The salmon paired quite well with the roasted Brussels sprouts, which themselves had a lovely char, and the wild rice. I also appreciated the accompanying blackberries which offered a touch of sweetness without compromising earthiness. Best Bite My first visit was a bit lonely as I was the only patron dining on a Thursday mid-morning. Perhaps the previous day's snowfall had scared others away, but I was itching to get out and about finding the breakfast selections a respite from winter's doldrums. I ordered the Eggs Benny ($20) with perfectly poached eggs atop their delightful house baked toast which was dense enough to hold up the thinly sliced ham, eggs, microgreens, and herbaceous hollandaise sauce. The sauce was rich and creamy with a pleasant punch of lemon and dill. The dish is served with garlic and herbed red skin breakfast potatoes and they were a hit. Also, a star was the side of thick cut bacon ($8) which was smokey and a perfect medium cook. Chef Cari came out to express her gratitude for my visit, which only made me wish more folks had joined me that day. read more

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Wow, this is a little gem tucked away along the 600 block of Michigan Avenue , in Lansing. We started off with the bruschetta bread / goat cheese( a meal by itself) and I also had the Bristol Burger which I thought was pretty good , it came with fries and a salad. I thought the service was really good fast and friendly. The Bristol itself is very clean , quiet, they do have soft music playing in the background which I thought was pretty cool. This is something that you yourself would have to check out and decide if you like it or not, I think it's worthy of it return to check out the early brunch. I thought the food was pretty good I had the Bristol Burger with fries and it came with a salad which was unexpected, read more

What an amazing atmosphere and the FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING!!! The service was great and the mimosas were tasty. Highly recommended

Great place, food and staff were lovely. Alex served us and the owner came and greeted us. Very cute atmosphere/ambiance. No notes! read more

Batter Up Bistro - Got the life-changing BLT. Definitely lived up to its name - bacon was to die for and all very well prepared! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

The first time I tried Batter Up Bistro, everything was great. We just visited a few weeks ago on a Sunday and though it was not super busy everything was off. It took over 2 hours to get our food and the food was slightly disappointing. First with the drinks I ordered a hot chocolate and my hot chocolate was not even room temperature. By the time the server came back 30-45 minutes later I had already finished it and didn't have the heart to complain. Next the entrees, I ordered the Naan scramble dish and it was basically an omelet inside Naan bread supposed to be drizzled with hot honey. There was so much hot honey on the bread that it was sickly sweet and difficult to eat though the omelet was actually spicy which is what I wanted. My husband ordered the play on Monte Cristo sandwich and thought it was okay though not amazing for the amount of time we waited also the berry compote didnt go with the sandwich like a classic monte cristo. Overall a little disappointing but maybe will come back another day. read more

Batter Up Bistro - Not sure of the name but a play on Monte Cristo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Stopped by as we are not from the area for some baseball NCAA tournaments at Jackson Field. It was right across from our hotel. This place is a hidden gem. A little pricey and slow as they had one guy doing it all. Super friendly Food and coffee were excellent. I'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

Batter Up Bistro - Breakfast sandwiches - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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This is our favorite restaurant in Lansing. We have been here for our last three meals while in town for a convention down the street. The ambience is fantastic. The service is excellent. The food is well plated. Even the music is very pleasing. Just a great experience all around. The only reason I didn't give them five stars is that their air conditioning isn't working and apparently it hasn't been working for weeks. That should really be a priority as it is summertime. Other than that though, no notes. read more

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This place has kind of weird seating. The ambience is cool but it feels like a bar more than a restaurant. I definitely recommend the breakfast sandwich. It's like the top ordered one. We had one good server although we have been here three times. Our first server Kind of was weird. He didn't give my fiancé the drink he ordered, but instead said he would give one he usually gets. And the drink was way more expensive than the one my fiancé ordered. Overall, it's good and I would come here again. read more

Batter Up Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

This is my new favorite restaurant!.it is listed as Auti Immune Protocol friendly and it is. The food is healthy, beautiful, the service was over-the-top wonderful and warm, and the chef came out and greeted us and checked in on how the food was. We got the burger and salmon and that is the best burger in town! The tea selection is amazing and they had fresh bread, delicious cake and such fresh and colorful produce. Great place for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. read more

Batter Up Bistro - Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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People often reminisce on college -- what they loved, how they grew, the opportunities that slipped through the cracks. As someone who lived in East Lansing for 4 years, I've now experienced one of those slips, not knowing that this Bistro was here sooner. As you walk inside, there's an immediate warmth that embraces you from the thoughtful decor to the comfortable setting. The dichotomy from the outside is so striking that you almost feel as though you walked through something more than a door altogether. Most importantly, the food. I started off with a dark roast black coffee, which was rich, smooth and excellent. I then ordered a Greek Omelette while my father ordered the BLT -- they were perfect, and the immaculate plating was an embodiment of the establishment as a whole. If you're in Lansing, or EL, do yourself a favor and start your morning the right way. read more

Batter Up Bistro - Greek Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

This was a wonderful place to visit, the atmosphere is very warm and cozy, the decor is just enough of the right mixes and is tastefully done. Our server was very friendly and had suggestions that we accepted. The food was wonderful, the coffee was nice and bold and the house made whipped cream was the cherry on top, delicious. We will definitely treat ourselves again and they have a full bar that I forgot to mention. Only one complaint the Mimosa pitcher was quite pricey ‍ read more

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Had a nice business dinner here. I had the steak they had salad and pasta. Love the look of the place

First time today and look forward to going back! Food was fantastic, I had the breakfast BLT sandwich and my son had the Greek omelet...they were both amazing and the coffee was also top notch. The interior is also decorated nicely and is an impressive place to visit. read more

The menu is simple, but great. If you show up at this place for breakfast, be prepared to wait but know that the wait is worth the time. If you show up for dinner, make sure you have an appetite because every portion on the menu is large freshly made and delicious. I recommended if you're interested in a good meal with great ingredients served with a lot of dedication. read more

The restaurant is upscale casual, broody and beautiful to look at. All the food we had was really good! Scallops were sweet and fresh. Bruschetta and goat cheese was great; I thought the toast could've been more crisp, but then again it's bruschetta! Taste was top notch. My partner got the veggie pasta which we both really enjoyed that! I got the most beautiful salad and added the salmon for $7?! A steal. Her family all got the burgers and thoroughly enjoyed them. The tiramisu and cheese cake were pretty lackluster in comparison to the rest of the meal. The poor server was the only one with the whole restaurant for a long while. They did their best! Someone came in at the end and was able to help. Great experience! read more

Batter Up Bistro - Salad with salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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$ of us went Fridy night to celebrate my nephew's MSU graduation. He & his parents are from out of town and were pleed w/ my suggestion. 3 of us had the Filet which wa delicious , although it needed salt. The plate was beautiful & steaks cooked perfecty. My sister had the salmon & was also happy. We were surprised w/ a beautiful salad w/ homemade croutons & dressing. And, the hibiscus margarita was vey good, especially w/ Petron (extra $). It felt good to be downtown and the decor & architecture are unique to Lansing, for sure. read more

Very cute cafe, great service and delicious food just wish their menu could have more options otherwise everything is just perfect read more

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The food was excellent. Stopped by for a very quick breakfast on my way out and it was worth the stop. Abby was my server and she was very attentive and quick. It was so cute inside, would highly recommend! read more

Batter Up Bistro - Bed Head Breakfast sandwich. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

We hosted a group of 11 ladies for a bridal brunch at Batter Up Bistro and were SO impressed. Our servers, Alex and Abby, were amazing and attentive. The food was absolute delicious and it was a gorgeous interior for a celebration. Highly recommend!!! read more

Several different flavors of mimosas to try Service was exceptional Cutest little restaurant read more

This is a tough one. It's Easter Sunday. We are first time empty nesters. Meaning the first year my wife has not got to make her delicious food as she has every holiday for decades. It's an adjustment. And we miss those kids. I decided to take her out and get her mind off of it all. She was apprehensive but excited. I wanted something we hadn't tried and a generous holiday brunch with a pretty surrounding and good food. After looking for a time I found Batter Up Bistro. Judging from the former reviews, it was a nice place with some growing pains, but it seemed Brunch would be a good thing. (Plenty of food made to please a crowd). You were required to make reservations and be subject to a $20 per person cancellation fee. But I felt safe. The buffet was $35 per person. $70 for a nice table and great buffet. As I read on it said that you would only be seated for the duration of an hour and a half. I thought that was fair for the high turnover they might have. So we were set. This morning we were sent a reminder of our table seating at 1230. I thought "Excellent" they are on it. We got there at exactly the right time. The bistro was packed. It was elegant and warm. A man we presumed to be the owner held the door open for my wife and I as we walked in. That was a good sign. As we entered no one greeted us so we kind of meandered around as we saw names on the tables and a few of them were open so we looked to find them. As we ran out of walkway a gal asked what our names were and said OH! Yes. I have you right up here... at the BAR. 2 seats of to the left far end. Next to another couple and an arrangement of desserts. This was NOT a good sign for Easter Brunch. We were then given a drink menu. The ONLY thing that came with our $35 brunch was water. No coffee ($6) no juice. No other beverage was offered. I thought well, maybe a mimosa since we may need a drink before this is all over. A flute glass was given for $11. Among the brunch offerings listed was this at the end: "full bar featuring many flavors of mimosas along with specialty coffees, juices, milk, pop & ice tea" then a few lines down it says: (Drinks available for an additional fee and not included in the buffet price.) We sat there a bit and finally a young lady came and told us to take our plates up and fill them. So we went and there were about 12 selections. Many of them were not refilled and it was cumbersome as there was no where to set your plate down to lift the covers off with one hand and scoop on your plate with the other. I thought I was clever when I slid the cover toward the back of the pan... only to have it fall on to the floor at the feet of an elderly fellow setting way too close. The embarrassment was more than I needed. I went and apologized and picked up the plate to an audience of stares. A young lady briskly took it away and I went back to trying to get some food. I came back to the bar with half a plate of what was left. It was all right. The cheesy scrambled eggs were good. The garlic herb potatoes were the same. Rice custard was bland and needed the peaches. The spelt bread toast was hard and there was nothing offered to put on it. I had wanted to have some of their french toast, but the other customers must have known it was the best which always left an empty pan when I tried to revisit. Here is something: We were not given a clean plate to go back to the buffet. So we had to eat everything OR try to make it look acceptable to stand in line again. I thought for a buffet, it is standard practice to have a clean plate. This just felt off. As the bar emptied two seats a party of four glamorous people entered. Furs and all. They were aloof and seemingly upset that there was not a table there for them. They were offered a seat at the bar which was clearly beneath them. Stood next to me with their antics and eye rolling until they did indeed - get a nice table. I waited until they left and walked to the right side of the bar and tried to get some cheesecake. We were asked if we were done with our plates by a cheery young bartender and we said yes. He promptly took them away and asked if we were ready for the bill. I said absolutely. That came in a few seconds. Totalling $97 for 2 brunches and 2 drinks. I gotta say, I expected more. Maybe flowers on the table... server clearing your plate... or.. a table. Thats what we reserved for. The left over food we got each time was OK, but it could have been better. I have a feeling this place can really make some good things. We were disappointed for sure. It was off putting for an experience that should have been a highlight for the day. I get restaurants have growing pains, but customers should NOT have to pay full price for them. And if you offer a holiday brunch, MAKE IT SPECIAL for the customer and not just a cash grab for you. You never know who is setting at your tables or what they do for a living. read more

Batter Up Bistro - Batter Up Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Staying in Lansing Michigan for Thanksgiving weekend. Chose this cute Bistro for brunch before the football game. This is a place to relax and take in the ambiance. Straight out of a Hallmark movie! My coffee was superb! My French toast was also excellent. Would go here again. But this is a place to take your time.....if you are in a hurry try some place else. Service was excellent! read more

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Lansing needs more places like this! Beautiful decor, excellent ingredients, artistic plating, and friendly personal service! read more

This place has so much potential. Super cute, great ambiance. Online it shows that they have a lunch menu but we went here on a Saturday afternoon and there was only brunch. The food was good but it took about an hour to get it from the time we ordered and we had a table of 7. The restaurant was not busy, only had about 3 other tables. The service was not good. We had to get up from the table 3 times to ask for things. I wish I good give this place a better rating because it truly has so much potential but they need to make some major changes. read more

Delicious unique food carefully balanced flavors and beautiful presentation. I chose this place for my birthday brunch and it did not disappoint. We only saw one waitress but it was a peaceful day and had a nice flow. The interior is all warm woods and set up like an elevated but cozy home interior- which I loved! It's small but has lots of charm and wonderful food. Street parking with view of capital building. read more

Batter Up Bistro - Tiramisu and Lemon Cake. I highly recommend the lemon cake if you like any sort of lemon pastry- it was divine. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Had a reservation for 10 people (out of town) and confirmed. Showed up at the restaurant and was told we had to wait for table. Sat at the bar and was ignored to make a drink order. Had to ask for drink service and then told they were out of the alcohol needed to make the drink. Asked about getting seated after 15 minutes and was ignored. Finally got some drinks ordered but no compensation. Ended up leaving after 30 minutes without honoring reservations or offering to order food at the bar. Went down the street to another place. Total disappointment. read more

My parents and I stopped in for brunch on an early Sunday afternoon. Although the restaurant was packed, our service was wonderful. We sat at the bar and Andrew, the bartender, made a great Espresso Martini. Our order, two omelets and a BLT, did take about a half hour, however, it was well worth the wait. The food came out piping hot and there was a ton of it. All of the ingredients were fresh. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and I am looking forward to trying their dinner menu. read more

Loved the quiet intimate atmosphere and the service was friendly and great. Also the portions were perfect and the food fresh and tasty!

We had an amazing breakfast here with family last weekend. Really great atmosphere, lovely service, and outstanding food. We'll definitely return when we're next in Lansing. read more

What a cute historic restaurant. We had chicken walnut salads which were delicious and quite large. Will definitely seek this restaurant out again when I am in Lansing. read more

Food was good, came for lunch, took forever even tho we were the sole patrons. Sandwiches were a little fussy and a little overpriced.

Excellent Food; Comfortable; Extensive Bar; Charming Servers; Ambient Decor and Lighting.

Ok, if you're looking for a quant, unique, friendly service, and a filling place to eat, Batter Up will not disappoint! The attention to detail, quality of the food prepared and its presentation were spot on. This place should be on your unique finds list. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in with the easy music, comfortable atmosphere and the great menu choices. We will definitely be back! read more

What a delightful surprise to walk across the street from our hotel and find this beautiful restaurant. We were not expecting how upscale and cozy it was. We were thinking sports bar from the name but not even close. It's a small, intimate bar and restaurant with a delicious menu. Hannah was a very attentive waitress and we enjoyed meeting the owners Cari and her husband. Cari is also the chef. We stopped for a drink and stayed for dinner. read more

Batter Up Bistro - a restaurant with a brick wall - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Love this place...food is fresh, delish and the ambience is lovely. A small downtown gem with friendly help. Perfect for a leisurely lunch or date night dinner. read more

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Came here to celebrate my fiancé and she fell in love with the place. Instant favorite.The food is great we even ordered food to take after our meal as they close early. We knew we would want more later. read more

Batter Up Bistro - two plates of breakfast food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

I watched and waited for Batter Up Bistro to reopen! Previous stops were to enjoy breakfast, and tonight I made my first dinner stop. It was an unexpected, exquisite treat! Unexpected as they were newly reopened adding dinner service! And, exquisite in the flavors of my main course coq au vin! Service was impeccable! If you are familiar with Batter Up, make your return visit! If you are not familiar with this Mich Ave gem in Lansing, then give them a try! read more

The setting is cozy and the food is amazing. They serve the best bruschetta in the area. The owner came to our table and introduced herself and thanked us for coming in. This is one of our favorite places!! read more

How can a restaurant called batter up have nothing with batter on the menu? We went in looking for pancake or French toast. Nope. We left.

My wife and I along with two friends went for dinner on 2/10/24. The place was busy yet quiet. We liked the brick wall and stamped tin? original ceiling. The place had a cozy feel to it. Two in our group ordered cocktails which were well balanced with a nice presentation. The spelt bread (made in house) service was great, and we would definitely have again. All of our meals came out hot and well prepared. Bistro burger, salmon, scallops and vegetable mornay. My wife also had French onion soup which had great flavor but was a little on the salty side. Unfortunately, there was no room for dessert. The table next to us ordered some and they said it was amazing. We had the opportunity to speak with Chef Cari, after our meal, and she provided us with a brief history of her restaurant and her cooking philosophy. We will be back. read more